Technical Project Manager

NOTTING HILL GENESIS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance program

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance x 4

Job summary

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology and business change projects within NHG Digital. You will work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and delivery partners to ensure projects are on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.

This hybrid role requires managing end-to-end delivery in a Microsoft cloud environment (Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM and integrated SaaS) and applying Agile, Hybrid or

Qualifications

• Proven IT/MD delivery of change projects in Microsoft-centric environments.
• Strong governance, risk and budget control skills.
• Clear communication of complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology-enabled change projects with robust plans and budgets.
• Establish project governance; report progress, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Manage projects using Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall approaches; use Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Ensure effective testing and acceptance processes (OAT, UAT, readiness and implementation).
• Engage stakeholders to define scope, benefits and ROI; matrix-manage teams including SMEs and suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, procurement activities and contract performance with Procurement.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365 CRM

Azure

SaaS integrations

Stakeholder management

Governance & budgeting

Tools

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Job description

Job Introduction

What you'll do

We're looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology and business change projects within NHG Digital's portfolio. As our Technical Project Manager, you'll work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and delivery partners to make sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards. Working in a predominantly Microsoft cloud environment, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM and integrated SaaS solutions, you'll turn complex technical delivery into clear, measurable business outcomes that make a lasting difference for our residents. This is a hybrid role, with at least three days a week in an office or community/site-based setting.

How you'll do it

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology-enabled change projects, preparing robust business cases, plans, budgets and delivery roadmaps aligned to organisational objectives
• Establish appropriate project governance, reporting on progress, milestones, risks and dependencies
• Manage projects using Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall approaches, selecting the right methodology for each project and using Azure DevOps (ADO) and other project management tools
• Make sure testing and acceptance processes are effective, including OAT, UAT, business readiness and implementation activities
• Engage stakeholders to define scope, benefits and return on investment, and matrix-manage project teams including Solution Owners, SMEs, technical resources, information security and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships, procurement activities and contract performance in partnership with Procurement, and support colleagues with advice, peer review and best practice

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

As our Technical Project Manager, you'll bring:

Essential:

• A proven track record delivering IT and business change projects in complex, Microsoft-centric environments, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Azure, SaaS solutions and system integrations
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, governance, risk and budget control, with working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies and Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, with experience producing business cases and senior reports and communicating complex technical concepts clearly

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent project management qualification
• Agile certification (AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent)
• Experience in housing or other regulated industries

What's in it for you?

Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and we employ around 1,800 employees.

For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone.

We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.

To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/